~ Disclaimer~

Hey guys, I know I haven't updated at all and I promise that I'll update every few weeks from now on. Anyways, I haven't been on my account in a while so I didn't remember anything. I had to read this story over a few times and then start writing. It was an embarrassing situation. Enjoy the story! Oh and this takes place after school so if you're confused it's after school.

Chapter 4

Akane's P.O.V

I sat in my classroom looking outside. The bell rang a few minutes ago but I don't feel like getting up. Maybe I should go to the roof. Should I do my homework?

I've been thinking if I don't do my homework, would it be an act of rebelling. I mean it seems like a pretty good idea to me. Maybe I should do it one day and then do none of it the next.

This is what has been floating through my head. I'm really bored right now. Where's Masaharu? At that moment he walked in. Gosh, I must have some special powers or something.

"Hey Akane, you're coming to tennis practice with me." He said smiling his usual cocky smile.

"Sorry, I don't take demands." I said secretly wanting to go.

"Akane-sama, would thee accompany me to tennis practice." He said going down to one knee with one hand on his heart.

"Since you asked so nicely, I will go". I said not bothering to keep up the charade.

We walked out of my classroom and made our way to the tennis courts. I saw Yagyuu and ditched Masa to go talk to him.

"Yagyuu, how's it going?" I asked seeing if he was mad about the day before.

"Ah Akane-san, it is going well." He said but his glasses glinted in the sunlight. He is still mad.

"Listen Yagyuu, I'm sorry about yesterday. I have no clue who hit you but I felt bad. You were covered in paint and everything." I said softly snickering.

"Yes, it was a shame wasn't it Akane-san. Who could have ever done it?" He said to me.

"I don't know. Oh well, there's Masa. I should probably go over to him but one question first. I heard that the news of Masa and I going out is in public now." I said implying my question.

"It is, Marui-kun told us about it. Yet, I know for a fact that you are siblings and would never do such thing." He said to me.

"Yea I know, but it's fun this way. No one will know what hit them." I said.

"Yanagi-kun might know." He said to me.

"Who's Yanagi? Actually, I don't want to know. I'll see you later Yagyuu." I said as I walked over to Masaharu.

"You should introduce yourself to Sanada and Yukimura. They would probably want to meet you." Masaharu said as he directed me to whoever they were.

As we got closer, I suddenly noticed all the stares I was getting. Either girls don't come here often or Masa can't get a girlfriend… Girls probably don't come here often.

Once I stood in front of these Yukimura and Sanada people, I suddenly felt short. Knowing that the plan would be ruined if I acted rashly I played the good girl part.

"Hello, I name is Nagata Akane. I am currently a third year at Rikkaidai." I said bowing politely.

"Hello, my name is Yukimura Seiichi and this is Sanada Genichirou." The guy with the blue hair said while gesturing to the guy with the hat then bowing.

"I see your Niou-kun's girlfriend. How long have you been dating him?" I was asked by Yukimura-san.

"Three months but I am his childhood friend so I have known him for much longer." I said as politely as possible.

"I see, thank you for taking care of him." Yukimura-kun said. Looking at them kind of reminds me of a family where they are the parents.

"Do not disturb him in tennis." Sanada-san said then kind of stalked off… I somehow feel awkward now.

"Don't mind him. He just wants what's best for everyone. Anyways, I allow you to date Niou-kun. I hope to see you again soon." Yukimura-kun said then also walked away.

I blinked my eyes trying to figure out what happened. I didn't know I needed Yukimura-san's blessing to date Masa. I'm not even actually dating him. I knew there was something wrong with this team.

I turned around to talk to Masa when I heard a yell.

"Ahh, it's you!" None other than Marui shouted.

"Oh my god, it is me!" I also shouted earning a few snickers and even a laugh from some curly-haired kid.

"Niou, you really brought her here." Marui said turning towards Masa. I didn't realize someone talking could make me so tired.

"Masa, I'm going to go lie down on the fence." I said stifling a yawn.

"Oh here, take my jersey." Masa said while giving me his jersey. Marui just stared at us the whole time.

I muttered thanks and walked over to the fence. I lay against the fence and looked at the tennis bag next to me. I closed my eyes until I heard a shout. I heard Masa yell my name. I opened my eyes to see a fly ball heading my way. I took a tennis racket from the bag next to me and managed to cradle the ball.

Masa ran up to me first asking if I was okay but smirking since no one could see us. A boy with curly hair ran up to me and started apologizing.

"It's okay, I'm not hurt." I said and got up. A few guys stared at me in awe. Maybe they can't cradle a ball.

"Nagata-san, are you okay?" Yukimura-san asked me as he made his way over.

"Yes, I'm fine. Not a single injury." I said doing a little twirl to show I hadn't been hurt.

"That's good. Akaya, you have to concentrate more. You could have hurt this girl." Yukimura-san said not yelling but having this scary aura.

"I-I'm sorry buchou. It kind of just I don't know." This Akaya-kun managed to stammer out.

"It's okay Yukimura-san. I was not hurt so there is nothing wrong." I said feeling bad for the curly-haired kid.

"Well, if Nagata-san says it's ok I guess I'll let you off with a warning Akaya". Yukimura-san said. I swear I can see some kind of dark aura surrounding him.

Suddenly, the boy, I guess his name is Akaya shoved his face near mine.

"You're a girl, how'd you cradle the ball so fast"? He asked me, um, sexist much.

"Well you see little boy, I took the racket out". I started to beckon him closer. "And cradled it". I said in a whisper before bursting out laughing.

Masaharu who was close by slung his arm over my shoulder and kissed my cheek while smirking at Akaya. Akaya began sputtering while Masaharu and I got up from our seated position. We passed by everyone and walked onto a court. I sat on the side watching as Masaharu aced serve after serve.

I noticed other people start going back to what they were doing. I also noticed another guy coming towards me. He had weird hair and kept his eyes closed. I wonder if he can see or not. Maybe he's squinting really hard to the point where it looks like his eyes are closed.

"Hello, my name is Yanagi Renji. What is yours"? He asked while sticking out a hand. He had a notebook in the other.

Before I could answer he started speaking again.

"Don't tell me, I already know your name. You are Nagata Akane: Year 3, class D, age 14. Your blood type is AB positive an-." I cut him off there.

"Hello, nice to meet you. I didn't realize stalking your classmates was allowed." I said.

"It is …. Do you know what else I know?" He asked leaning closer to be right next to my ear. "I know your Niou's step-sister so you can't be his girlfriend. It's ok, I won't tell." He said suddenly walking past me to an unknown location

I stared at him until Masa walked up to me.

"Your tennis team is filled with strange people." I said looking around at all the people with different hair colors not that I'm one to talk.

"I know but it's more fun this way. So did Yanagi say something weird to you?" He asked me probably already knowing the answer.

"Yeah, he started saying my information. He also said he won't tell the team about our little secret." I informed him.

"Ok, whatever." He said going back onto the court.

~Some Hours Later~

I got up off the ground and stretched out. Sitting down for so long really hurts. I looked around to see everyone packing up. I told Masaharu that I would wait by the school gates for him. I walked out of the tennis courts making sure to respectfully say goodbye to the captain and other.

Walking at a leisurely pace, I managed to get half way to the gates before finding trouble. I heard my name being called. I turned to look to see some *shudder* fan girls. If they weren't so loud and annoying I might actually like them.

They stalked towards me with mad expressions on their face. I turned to face the opposite way at the tennis courts to see if anyone was coming. They were but they were still too far to notice much. Damn and I don't have my rackets either.

The fan girls were getting closer now. I racked my head for solutions. I was thinking till one fan girl pushed my shoulder. Oh well, can't think anymore. I'll have to wing it. I'm pretty good with words and I guess I can dodge if things get physical.

"Hey, we saw you with our beloved tennis team!" One said to me going red in the face.

"Yea, I was talking to them. You know, intellectually speaking." I said watching as they all seem to get madder.

"Bitch, we didn't want an answer. We wanted to tell you to stop trying to get close to them. You're worthless and we don't want them breathing the same air as you." I'm guessing the leader of the group said.

"Well, if my airs bad then I guess yours must be polluting. I mean too much makeup, skimpy clothes, not so nice faces, and horrible personalities." I said pretending to examine them. I could see the tennis players making their way towards us with Marui and Masaharu in the front.

"Look here you bitch, we don't like you." One said raising her hand as if to slap me. I was getting ready to dodge when a male hand intercepted. I expected to see Marui or Masaharu but was surprised to see …. Oh yeah Akaya instead.

He dropped her arm as if it had burned him causing her to lift her arm again as if to strike. I was tempted to face palm for Akaya's failure but thought better of it. Finally, a hand that wouldn't let go intercepted. It was Marui while Masaharu brought me away from the fan girl range.

I think Marui was making a speech about being mean and stuff but I wasn't listening. I was tired and motion to Masaharu about it. We silently walked away only waving to the few that noticed. We got home later taking the time to eat and other activities before we went to bed. I had a strange feeling that tomorrow would just be a bad day for me.

Marui's P.O.V

I was surprised when Niou really brought her to the courts. I ended up staring at her while she talked to buchou. I could only stare more when Niou offered his jersey and she walked off to sleep.

Niou and I were about to go start practice when we heard a yell. We turned to Akaya who was pointing somewhere towards the fence. We turned to see a ball heading towards... What's her name? Wait, not the time to think about that.

I gawked when she pulled out the tennis racket and cradled the ball. Niou was already racing towards her checking to see if she was okay. We all crowded around her asking questions. It seems she was okay.

Her and Niou got up and went to a court as practice resumed. Occasionally, I would steal a glance at her.

~Some Hours Later~

Tennis practice was over. I noticed the girl say something to Niou then make her way out of the courts. I walked to the changing rooms with all the regulars while thinking.

"Hey Niou, what's your girlfriend's name?" I asked.

"She's Nagata Akane." He replied looking at everyone. It seems like everybody wanted to know.

We all got changed and made our way to the school gates. I with my 20/20 vision could see this Nagata Akane with some other girls. Funny, she didn't strike me as a girly girl. As we made our way closer, I could hear some harsh words being said. So not friends then.

One girl raised her arm up preparing to slap Akane-chan but Akaya intervened. I was about to say something nice until he released her arm giving the girl another chance to strike. I went over and intervened while Niou took away Akane-chan. I started to give the other girls a speech/lesson. They looked ready to cry.

Once everything was smoothed out, I turned around about to say something to Niou and Akane-chan when I realized they weren't there.

"Guys, where's Niou and his girlfriend?" I asked still looking around.

"Oh, they went home a while ago." Jackal, my doubles partner, said.

I almost yelled out from being annoyed. I ended up saying goodbye to everyone and then leaving. As I walked, I muttered things to do to Niou even though I helped save his girlfriend. I feel like I know her from somewhere though. Life's just too hard today. I need some sweets.

~Disclaimer~

How was that? Was it terribly bad or okay? I have to make my chapters longer. I have a bunch of other ideas for fan fiction so I'll update this one a bunch more times until then. I might put out some summaries or stuff about other fan fics but I don't know yet. Anyways, hope you review. If you don't, I hope you like my chapter anyways. Bye! ~